When We Are Attacked
Have you ever been attacked without cause? Minding your own business Attacked without provocation Will you survive
Christians will experience hostility repeatedly Faith puts us in conflict with the world Attacked for being who we are Defend truth & our souls
When we leave bondage 1 Thes. 1:6; 2:13, 14 Friends Family Spouse
At the point of weakness Deut. 25:17, 18; 1 Pt. 5:8; Jn. 12:3-6 Alcohol Anger Lust Gossip
We must resist 1 Pt. 5:9; Jas. 4:7 Flee Stand fast Go forward
The word of God Isa. 11:4; Psa. 2:9; Rev. 1:16; 2:27 For defense, Phil. 1:17 For offense, Heb. 4:12
Held up – Victory Isa. 55:11 Personally: overcome temptations Collectively: healthy church
Let down – Defeat Personally, 1 Pt. 2:7, 8 Collectively, Rev. 2:12-16
Spiritual leaders are a blessing Chosen of God, 1 Tim. 3:1-7 Love the people, Acts 20:28-32
Leaders can grow weary Encouraged, Gal. 6:7-9; 2 Cor. 4:1 Not alone, 1 Cor. 12:12-27
Do not undermine the leaders Num. 16:1-3 Discord, Prov. 6:19 Not good for you, Heb. 13:17
Have you ever been attacked without cause? Minding your own business Attacked without provocation Will you survive
Christians will experience hostility repeatedly Faith puts us in conflict with the world Attacked for being who we are Defend truth & our souls